Target: Kristyna S. Mills, District Attorney of Jefferson County, New York
Goal: Seek the maximum legally allowable penalties, a lengthy ban on animal ownership, and mandated counseling for the defendant who reportedly starved a puppy and denied the animal life-saving veterinary care.
Authorities found a 19-month-old puppy reportedly emaciated and suffering from internal parasites that, left untreated, would have resulted in death within a week. The owner allegedly knew the animal was malnourished and in need of medical attention yet the puppy apparently did not receive prompt, adequate care until intervention. This case paints a harrowing picture of neglect that, as reported, came within days of costing a young dog its life.
According to police statements and court documents, the dog was deprived of necessary sustenance and medical treatment. Officials reported the animal was in such poor condition that immediate veterinary care was required. The defendant was arrested and released with a court date set, and the investigation details describe a pattern of apparent indifference that left the puppy in extreme danger.
Animal neglect is not a victimless offense. It inflicts prolonged suffering and, as allegedly seen here, can push a sentient being to the brink of death. Strong, consistent prosecution deters future cruelty and signals that the community will not tolerate such alleged abuses. This petition urges the District Attorney to pursue the maximum penalties allowed by law, a multi-year prohibition on animal ownership, and mandatory counseling or education focused on animal care and responsibility.
PETITION LETTER:
District Attorney Mills,
We respectfully urge your office to treat this case with the gravity it deserves. Police and veterinary reports show a 19-month-old puppy who was emaciated, carrying untreated internal parasites, and within a week of dying without intervention. The defendant allegedly knew the dog was malnourished and in need of medical attention, yet the animal apparently did not receive timely, adequate care until authorities intervened.
Such alleged neglect causes sustained suffering and places vulnerable animals at extreme risk. A firm prosecutorial stance here will deter future offenders and affirm that this community will not accept cruelty or negligence toward animals. We ask that you seek the maximum legally allowable penalties, request a lengthy ban on animal ownership, and pursue mandated counseling or education addressing proper animal care.
Please ensure this reportedly near-fatal neglect is met with meaningful consequences. The public is watching, and so are the animals who cannot speak for themselves.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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